Current Affairs October 2021

Former SBI Chief Rajnish Kumar launches memoir ‘The Custodian of Trust’

Former SBI Chief Rajnish Kumar launches memoir ‘The Custodian of Trust’

Rajnish Kumar has released his memoir titled ‘The Custodian of Trust – A Banker’s Memoir’. Rajnish Kumar is a former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), will hit the stands on October 18, announced publishing house Penguin Random House India (PRHI) on Thursday. Penguin Random House India has published his book. It gave […]

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Tamil Nadu’s ‘Kanniyakumari Clove’ gets GI Tag along with 2 more products

Tamil Nadu’s ‘Kanniyakumari Clove’ gets Geographical Indication Tag along with 2 more products

The unique clove spice grown in the hills of Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu has been awarded a geographical indication (GI) as ‘Kanyakumari clove’. The buds, fallen leaves, and stems of the clove trees are also used to make essential oils. The total production of cloves in India is 1,100 metric tons. Of this, 1,000 metric tons are produced in

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Iran’s first president, Abolhassan Banisadr, dies in Paris at 88

Iran’s first president, Abolhassan Banisadr, dies in Paris at 88

 Abolhassan Banisadr, Iran’s first president after the country’s 1979 revolution, has died in Paris, where he lived for decades after fleeing his country. He was 88. He was elected president in 1980, Banisadr was impeached 16 months after taking office for challenging the growing power of clerics. Banisadr then served as Iran’s minister of economics and

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Bathukamma festival begins in Telangana

Bathukamma festival begins in Telangana

Bathukamma’ is a floral festival celebrated particularly by the women of Telangana. The festival began with excitement as the women were dressed in traditional clothes and colourful processions were carried out in Telangana. Bathukamma festival is celebrated during Durga Navratri. Bathukamma festival begins on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya and the festival continues for nine days, ending on the day of

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10 October is World Mental Health Day

10 October is World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October globally for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) established World Mental Health Day in 1992 and broadcast a two-hour telecast across the globe for the first three years to promote mental health. The theme for World

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6th India-UK joint military exercise ‘AJEYA WARRIOR’ begins in Uttarakhand

6th India-UK joint military exercise ‘AJEYA WARRIOR’ begins in Uttarakhand

The 6th Edition of India–UK Joint Company Level Military Training EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. The exercise is part of an initiative to develop interoperability and sharing expertise with friendly foreign nations. Armies would familiarise themselves with each other’s weapons, equipment, tactics, techniques, etc. The two-week military exercise will culminate on October 20, 2021. The exercise will further strengthen bilateral

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